WIPP
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
WIPP is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #82908 | 115 kV | SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #86653 | 115 kV | SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WIPP, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCA | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Eddy County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN306969 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Eddy County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 63.1 |
| MISS POTASH | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Eddy County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.9 |
| POTASH JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Eddy County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.9 |
| PEARL | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN309257 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.6 |
| ENRON | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 62.1 |
| TAP308012 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 61.5 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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